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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As the judges continue working through contest entries, here are some #KidlitChuckleChallenge fun facts: 😂 163 entries! This has been our biggest turnout yet. Writing humor is hard, so BIG CONGRATS to everyone who completed the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge this year.

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

@picturebooksummit.bsky.social I’m thrilled to have won this bundle! Wonderful stories and spectacular, creative and whimsical illustrations. I can’t wait to hear @brianlies.bsky.social speak at the summit! Thank you, Picture Book Summit, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and @kellipanique.bsky.social !

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

What a community to be a part of! Thanks @pbrisingstars.bsky.social for your passion and inspiration! #pbrisingstars #kidlit #authorillustrator

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Thanks #pbparty and good luck to all the party goers! #kidlit

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Are you looking for inspiration, mentorship and accountability in your writing journey? Join me in this incredible community of children's book writers and illustrators! @12x12challenge.bsky.social www.12x12challenge.com/membership (Registration for 2026 ends Sunday, February 15, 2026.) #12x12pb

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social An incredible Claire Mackay Memorial Lecture by @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social Thank you CANSCAIP and The Peter and Eleanor Daniels Charitable Foundation.

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

OMGoodness, #kidlit friends! You are all so funny. 😂 It was so difficult (yet so very fun) judging the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries this year! I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨ Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉

List of the 2025 winners for the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge humor writing contest

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Whoohoo! Another year with @12x12challenge.bsky.social to stoke my imagination, stuff my writing folder and stay inspired by an amazing community! Join me at www.12x12challenge.com #12x12Challenge

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

🍦✨ Calling all aspiring picture book authors and illustrators! Join us for our Third Annual Virtual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 8-9:30 PM Eastern! Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more! Register at pbrisingstars.com

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Will Goose-Goose dare to try something new? "Let's Go, Goose-Goose!" written and illustrated by Vanessa Ireson.

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

This butterfly is happy to join Bluesky!

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